Jane Wykoff

Became tedious

Revisado: 03-16-25

Interesting to start with but realized I didn’t care about how it would end with about four hours left to listen. Disappointing.

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Pitch perfect

Revisado: 12-31-24

Believable, even-handed and very funny! Poignant but unsentimental. Kudos to the author! Great characters and dialogue. A new favorite to recommend.

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What a fascinating and surprising life!

Revisado: 10-11-24

A very thorough job of capturing all aspects of Fleming’s life from birth to death. Countless
contributions and quotes from people who knew him give a saturated view of the life of which James Bond was just a part. Full of his thoughts and experiences before, during, and after WWII, it’s a story of a well-born man looking to find his life’s purpose and success in the shadow of his older brother, full of the tumult of the time.

Manipulated by his mother, disdained by his wife, a sophisticated journalist, close to many men in power and society, instrumental in the success of international intelligence services; so many influences contributed to the man he was.

Shakespeare’s research and writing are impressive and the narration couldn’t be better. Excellent attention to accents and delivery of quotations from the scores of characters who crossed paths with Fleming, wrote letters and kept diaries about him.

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Another wrung-out, alcoholic detective

Revisado: 06-15-24

If you’re not already tired of the character, this title is for you. A gritty story anchored by a detective too hungover to shower but quotes Yeats, loves Mahler and solves the rottenest cases. Go for it.

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Unique

Revisado: 06-14-24

Creative and original story with good characters and dialogue. Suspenseful with a satisfying ending. Will look for more by the author!

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Unusual plot but sentimental

Revisado: 03-21-24

I mostly enjoyed this story but found the characters too black or white, all good or all despicable. Narration was good except for dialogue of 8-year-old boy, which was painful to have to listen to.

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Might make a good movie

Revisado: 12-17-23

Creative ideas held my interest for a while but I ultimately tired of all the “science” and the Tom Hanks-like narrator. If the story were stripped down it might make a compelling film, like The Martian.

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Suspenseful plot

Revisado: 10-11-23

I enjoyed the unfolding of the story but got impatient with the occasional overdone sentimentality in the descriptions and interactions between characters.

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Spy mystery with plucky girl!

Revisado: 08-18-23

A different take on a WWII story, well-written and performed, with a cast of interesting characters! Enjoyed very much.

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Compelling information and a pleasure to listen to

Revisado: 08-03-23

Living through an historic period is not always the best way to understand it. These lectures are a fascinating way to understand the rise, the eleven years of power, and the legacy of Margaret Thatcher! They pull together and make understandable the headlines and news of the late 20th century in Britain. Professor Edwards’ excellent material and delivery make the period come alive. Very enriching listening experience!

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